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Diplomacy in Disarray, Kharge Warns of Growing Isolation
Mallikarjun Kharge, president of the Indian National Congress, has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration of pursuing a “faulty” foreign policy that is isolating the country and straining ties with neighbours. Speaking at the “Samajika Nyaya Samara Bheri” event in Hyderabad on 4 July, Kharge said that India now...
Language Tensions Spark Political Blame Game in Maharashtra
A viral video showing a group of men thrashing a shopkeeper for not speaking Marathi has triggered political uproar in Maharashtra, with Congress leader Raj Babbar accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of fostering divisive policies that fuel such incidents. The footage, widely circulated on social media, captures several...
Thackerays Unite, Stalin Cheers Linguistic Stand
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has endorsed the rare political reconciliation between Maharashtra’s Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, praising their united stance against what he deems Hindi imposition under the National Education Policy’s three-language model. The rally in Mumbai, celebrating the withdrawal of government resolutions mandating Hindi from...
Reuters X Account Withheld in India Following Legal Demand
The official X handle of Reuters, one of the world’s foremost news agencies, has been withheld in India under a “legal demand,” with no clear explanation emerging from authorities or Reuters. The move appears to be geographically limited, affecting only users accessing the @Reuters and @ReutersWorld accounts from within...
Trump Signs Tariff Letters as India Talks Reach Critical Stage
President Donald Trump has authorised dispatch of letters to twelve nations outlining new reciprocal tariffs, marking a decisive turn as bilateral negotiations with India intensify ahead of his self‑imposed tariff deadline. The letters, scheduled for Monday, each state a bespoke tariff rate ranging from baseline 10 per cent to significantly higher...
Congress Women Scheme Triggers Outcry Over Gandhi Images
Congress has unveiled a plan to distribute five lakh sanitary pads under its Priyadarshini Udaan Yojana in Bihar, aimed at improving menstrual hygiene and complementing its wider Mai Behen Maan cash transfer promise. The packets, it emerges, carry the images of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra—a design choice...
Gavai Pledges Openness in Judicial Appointments
Chief Justice B. R. Gavai promised swift action to strengthen transparency in the collegium system of judicial appointments, stating merit will remain sacrosanct and representation across society assured. Addressing the Bombay Bar Association at the Bombay High Court on Friday, he signalled continuity from his predecessor, Sanjiv Khanna, in promoting openness in...
Allahabad Court Upholds Mosque Nomenclature in Mathura Suits
A single-judge bench at the Allahabad High Court, presided over by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, on Friday dismissed a plea seeking to describe the Shahi Idgah Mosque as a “disputed structure” in all ongoing suits connected to the Krishna Janmabhoomi–Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. The bench ruled that, based on the current...
Musk Pushes ‘America Party’ as Trump Tensions Escalate
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited discussion of launching a third political party in the United States, raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. On 4 July, he endorsed an X post comparing the initiative to his high-risk ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, adding: “Low probability of success, but if...
Manjhi Flags Warning to Paswan Over Seat‑Sharing Tactics
A potentially destabilising warning has emerged within the ruling coalition ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, with Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi cautioning Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan against repeating his 2020 electoral approach. Speaking on anticipated seat-sharing under the National Democratic Alliance, Manjhi said Paswan...
BJP Set to Break New Ground with First Woman National President
A decisive shift in leadership strategy is unfolding within the Bharatiya Janata Party, with preparations underway to appoint its first woman national president as discussions between the party high command and its ideological mentor, the RSS, reach a crucial juncture. The move aligns with a broader organisational drive aimed...
Sports Channels Unblocked Amid Bilateral Freeze
India will not impose restrictions on Pakistan’s sports teams participating in multi‑nations tournaments on Indian soil, a sports ministry spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. The decision follows the mid‑April Pahalgam attack that killed 26 Indian tourists and India’s subsequent military retaliation under Operation Sindoor. Despite diplomatic tensions, officials emphasised that...
Alliance Strain Looms Over UP Panchayat Polls
Tensions are growing between the Congress and Samajwadi Party as Uttar Pradesh prepares for its three-tier panchayat elections, expected in early 2026. While Congress is actively rebuilding its grassroots machinery, signs point to a more independent electoral approach. This emerging divergence places pressure on the INDIA bloc’s regional strategy....
Trump Secures Landmark Tax‑Spending Victory in Congress
President Donald Trump has achieved a pivotal legislative win after a narrow 218–214 vote in the House of Representatives approved his comprehensive tax and spending package. The legislation, labelled the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by its backers, now heads to his desk for signing during a July 4 White House...
Global Drug Cartel Shattered by ‘Med Max’ Operation
A sweeping international drug trafficking syndicate has been dismantled by the Narcotics Control Bureau under the codename “Med Max”, with eight arrests and 48 consignments seized across multiple continents. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the operation as a “stellar example of multi‑agency coordination” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership....
Congress Could Be Named in ED Case
A Delhi court heard on Wednesday that the Enforcement Directorate may add the All India Congress Committee as an accused in its money laundering probe linked to the National Herald, pending additional evidence. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for ED, argued the agency has the prerogative to extend...
Air India DC‑bound Flight Grounded in Vienna Over Maintenance Delay
An Air India Boeing 777 ferrying passengers from Delhi to Washington, DC, was compelled to remain in Vienna after a routine fuel stop on 2 July uncovered an extended maintenance issue, forcing the cancellation of its onward segment. The return flight, AI104, was also scrapped. Flight AI103 landed in...
India Opts Out of BRICS Currency Push
India has opted not to back the creation of a new BRICS currency, reaffirming its commitment to US dollar-aligned trade policies—a decision lauded by startup founder Akshat Shrivastava, who called it “a smart move”. India’s economy, contributing around 3 percent of global GDP, remains tied to the dollar, which still...
